Tellurian and Vitol sign 10-year LNG agreement for 3 mtpa
Tellurian Inc. (NASDAQ: TELL) has secured a liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Vitol Inc. for three million tonnes per annum, valued at approximately $12 billion over ten years. This agreement is based on the Japan Korea Marker (JKM) and the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF) prices, minus transportation charges. Tellurian's CEO highlighted the growing demand for reliable energy and the success in finalizing the SPA with a leading energy trader. This marks a significant step in Tellurian's LNG marketing strategy, contributing to its overall revenue goals.
- Secured a 10-year LNG SPA with Vitol, worth approximately $12 billion.
- Aligns sales with indices (JKM and TTF) that are favorable for customers.
- In total, secured agreements representing $24 billion in estimated revenue.
- Final investment decision still required for the Driftwood Project.
- Significant additional capital needed to reach the final investment decision.
Tellurian Inc. (Tellurian) (NASDAQ: TELL) announced today it has finalized a liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Vitol Inc. (Vitol). The SPA is for three million tonnes per annum (mtpa) on a free on board (FOB) basis at Driftwood LNG for a ten-year period, indexed to a combination of two indices: the Japan Korea Marker (JKM) and the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF), each netted back for transportation charges. At today’s prices, the agreement is valued at approximately
President and CEO Octávio Simões said, “Tellurian continues to execute on our plan to market Driftwood LNG volumes on indices that our customers want. Vitol expressed interest in the development of Driftwood early on, and it is fulfilling to finalize this agreement with the world’s largest independent trader of energy. As the world electrifies and our population grows, the demand for reliable, low-cost energy will continue to increase. LNG provides a stable source of fuel at an attractive price, and Tellurian’s integrated model is positioned perfectly to offer volumes on JKM, TTF or blended price basis.”
Executive Vice President LNG Marketing & Trading Tarek Souki added, “Tellurian has made exceptional progress on our intended first phase capacity sales by securing this second SPA with another respected global energy trading business. The two recent agreements represent an aggregate of
Pablo Galante Escobar, Global Head of LNG and European Gas & Power at Vitol said: “Vitol is excited to conclude this agreement with Tellurian. Our long-term commitment and investment grade rating will help Tellurian as they continue their path to financial close.”
Ben Marshall, CEO of Vitol Inc. added: “Vitol’s business continues to grow and evolve in the Americas and around the world. This agreement will make Vitol one of North America’s largest exporters of natural gas, providing our customers with cost effective and cleaner fuel solutions.”
About Tellurian Inc.
Tellurian intends to create value for shareholders by building a low-cost, global natural gas business, profitably delivering natural gas to customers worldwide. Tellurian is developing a portfolio of natural gas production, LNG marketing and trading, and infrastructure that includes an ~ 27.6 mtpa LNG export facility and an associated pipeline. Tellurian is based in Houston, Texas, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “TELL”. For more information, please visit www.tellurianinc.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TellurianLNG
About Vitol
Vitol is a commodity trader and the world’s largest independent energy trader with
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